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you betcha

Phrase

Meaning
Minnesota affirmative: 'absolutely, you can count on it.'
Type
Phrase
Used in
Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin

What does “you betcha” mean

A friendly Upper Midwest affirmation, a contraction of 'you bet you' / 'you bet your ___.' Iconic of the so-called 'Minnesota Nice' speech style, often paired with 'oh sure' and 'ya know.' Caricatured in the film Fargo but used unironically.

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